Such fun to watch pelicans fishing. Here they are scanning the sea before takeoff:
Cruising for victims:
Lift-off for a better view:
Then something inexplicable happens. Pelicans become so excited on spotting their prey that they lose control of their wings and fall out of the sky like they’ve been shot. Splash!
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Great pics!
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Thank you!
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Hey your photos and commentary is fantastic… come on give me something to be sarcastic about… love this post…
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I didn’t think you needed encouragement! It scares me when you’re nice. 😆
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Great photos. They are fun to watch aren’t they!
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Took 148 more photos today at Cedar Key. Must sort out one or two good ones to post!
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I’ve been hearing some great things about Cedar Key. I hope you’ll post a tour. I might have to put that on next winters schedule 🙂
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How many pelican and cormorant photos can you bear to see? Siesta key today with its quartz sand beach. Ahhhhh. The Gulf is sooo beautiful.
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Bring it on….you’ll be surprised how much I can handle. So happy to hear its beautiful there 🙂
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Have loads of new photos but struggling with data. Have plenty of fodder for future posts. Getting behind with my post reading. Hope everyone doesn’t think I’ve deserted them! 😉
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Pelicans are interesting to watch and sometimes funny too – ha!
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Very entertaining. They put on a good show!
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Not the most graceful divers, are they? LOL.
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Crash landings – always!
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